There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Highclere by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Newbury Wharfbus Cf6
2h 19m£21–31Drive 57.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Highclerecar 57.9 mi
1h 5m£15–21Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Newburytrain Reading - Newbury / ...
2h 22m£56–93Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Didcot Parkwaytrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharfbus X34 / ...
2h 48m£45–72
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Highclere is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Highclere is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Highclere. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Newbury Wharf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Highclere. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Newbury via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Highclere is 62 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Highclere without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Cheltenham to Highclere, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Highclere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Highclere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Highclere is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Highclere, England?
National Express operates a bus from Park & Ride to Newbury Wharf 4 times a week. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Highclere via Reading and Newbury in around 2h 22m.
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- +44 (0)345 7000 125
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Newbury Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–15
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- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Thames Travel
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Cheltenham to Highclere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newbury Wharf station.
Cheltenham to Highclere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Highclere is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Cheltenham to Highclere.
There are 329+ hotels available in Highclere.